Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.17
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
71.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
42 years
BDX Dividend Income Check
Safety
71.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
42 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
BDX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$4.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout48.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak42 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR7.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return41.8%
5Y Total Return10.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,02410Y ago$16,94120Y ago$50,926
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BDX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
BDX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Becton, Dickinson and Company distributes 71.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BDX has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BDX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 10.2%, with dividends contributing 10.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,941 today.
BDX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.81
Avg/Payment$0.7904
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026Latest | $1.0500 | — | 2.46% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.0500 | ↑ +27.2% | 2.14% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.8252 | ↑ +0.9% | 2.35% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.8176 | ↑ +0.0% | 2.32% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.8173 | ↓ -21.4% | 2.67% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.0400 | ↑ +27.2% | 2.83% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.8176 | ↓ -13.9% | 2.22% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.9500 | ↑ +27.2% | 2.59% | Sep 30, 2024 |
BDX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#3 of 7
Safety
Watch
71.3% payout
Streak
42Y
7.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd BDXBecton, Dickinson an… | $52.2B | 2.9% | 71.3% | 42 | Watch |
2nd  BAXBaxter International… | $10.3B | 3.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  MDTMedtronic plc | $101.9B | 3.5% | 77.0% | 44 | Watch |
 SYKStryker Corporation | $117.9B | 1.1% | 39.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
 ZBHZimmer Biomet Holdin… | $17.2B | 1.1% | 27.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ABTAbbott Laboratories | $153.7B | 2.5% | 28.6% | 43 | Sustainable |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $125.4B | 0.7% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
BDX Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $3.50 | 7.3% | 4 | $5.83 | 60.0% | 1.67x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $3.26 | 12.7% | 4 | $5.86 | 55.7% | 1.80x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $2.89 | 5.2% | 4 | $4.94 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $2.75 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.88 | 46.8% | 2.14x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $2.58 | 5.0% | 4 | $6.85 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $2.45 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.71 | 90.6% | 1.10x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $2.38 | 2.6% | 4 | $3.89 | 61.1% | 1.64x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $2.32 | 2.7% | 4 | $0.60 | 386.1% | 0.26x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $2.25 | 8.5% | 4 | $4.60 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 1.5% |
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BDX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BDX stock.
How much dividend does BDX pay per share?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BDX's next ex-dividend date?
BDX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BDX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BDX's dividend safe?
BDX's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.3% and FCF payout ratio of +48.0%. With 42 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BDX a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Becton, Dickinson and Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BDX pay dividends?
Becton, Dickinson and Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BDX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BDX five years ago would be worth approximately $11,024 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BDX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BDX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.